Adam J. Shayevitz

About Adam J. Shayevitz

Adam Shayevitz M.B.A. is the President of Strategic Sourcing Dynamics, LLC. Adam has 30 years of experience in the field of Global Strategic Sourcing and Supply Chain Management. His firm works with companies from start-ups to Fortune 500\'s, setting up and optimizing supply bases (mechanical, electromechanical, and electronics). His network of relationships with world-class global and regional manufacturers allows clients to avoid months of new supplier validation trial and error. Adam focuses on optimizing supplier selection, accelerating new product introduction, and improving cost and quality through early design cycle supplier DFMA partnering. Training seminars covering the methodologies of successful strategic sourcing are also offered-Strategic Sourcing Specialties-Product realization-Sourcing and supply chain strategy-Supplier qualification and selection-Accelerating new product development by leveraging a network of expert suppliers-Design for manufacturing and assembly in partnership with client & supplier engineering teams.Industries:RoboticsIndustrialAutomotiveTransportationMedical DevicesGreen TechnologyAutonomous SystemsConsumer Electronics

Experience

1. President

   Strategic Sourcing Dynamics, Llc

   Jul 2012 — Present · Boston, MA, US

   Strategic Sourcing Dynamics, LLC. applies an approach to sourcing which integrates the business needs of the client, its markets, customers, and suppliers. We work with a wide range of companies and industries setting up supply chains. Our sourcing expertise covers mechanical, electromechanical, and electronics parts and assemblies. We focus on early phase DFMA partnering with suppliers. Many manufacturers in our network have a strong US presence in addition to manufacturing sites in multiple countries. This assures real-time technical support, IP protection, and global manufacturing capability. The supply chains built for clients become extensions of their engineering and R&D efforts.Consulting Services-Strategic sourcing strategy-Contract and price negotiation-Supplier qualification and selection-Supply base evaluation and capability alignment-Facilitate new manufacturing partner relationships-Lead cross-functional teams in sourcing categories-Design for manufacturing and assembly supplier partnering-Leverage suppliers’ core competencies to create competitive advantage-Ensure sourcing constraints & opportunities are understood throughout the design cycle.

Education

• Boston University

  Certificate in Sales Managment, Sales Management, Negotiation Strategy

  1994 — 1996

• National Taiwan Normal University

  1 Semester Mandarin Training Center, Intensive Study Mandarin Chinese and Chinese Culture

  1984 — 1984

• Williston Northampton School

  High School, Economics

  1976 — 1980

• Harvard University

  Summer Semester, Intensive Mandarin Chinese Language and Culture Studies

  1983 — 1983

• Institute of Shipboard Education, Semester at Seas (SAS)

  1 Semester Study Abroad, International Business

  1983 — 1983

• Skidmore College

  BA, Economics

  1981 — 1984

• Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business

  MBA, International Business, Global Marketing

  1989 — 1991

Skills

• Consulting
• Business Strategy
• Electronics
• Sourcing Strategy
• Global Sourcing
• Business Process Improvement
• Make/Buy Decisions
• Procurement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Electric Vehicles
• Design for Manufacturing
• Process Improvement
• Contract Negotiation
• Start-Ups
• New Business Development
• Supply Chain Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Design for Assembly
• Business Development
• Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Hev
• Product Realization
• Supplier Management
• Product Development
• Strategic Alliances
• Negotiation
• Six Sigma
• Product Launch
• Supplier Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Supplier Quality
• Engineering
• Supplier Evaluation
• International Business
• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Strategy
• Cross Cultural Management